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Some Irma Evacuees Remain at Talladega Superspeedway | WBHM 90.3
Though most of nearly 200 Irma evacuees from Florida have left Talladega Superspeedway, there are still roughly 60 people in recreational vehicles there. -
Governor Ivey Closes Some State Offices for Monday, Issues Directive for Others | Governor of Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Sunday announced the closure of state offices in several Alabama counties ahead of the -
With high winds, power outages are possible. @alabamapower recommends keeping cell phones charged and having weather radios handy. #Irma https://twitter.com/alabamapower/status/906989459899666432 …
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Was just out on 280 and while there was a lot of traffic, no issues. @WBHM https://twitter.com/WBHM/status/906951222111993861 …
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Ivey says President Trump called her twice today with assurances he’s ready to help Alabama as needed. #hurricaneirma2017
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Meteorologist with @NWSBirmingham: AL hasn’t been under an active tropical storm warning since 2009. AL no stranger to severe weather.
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Gov. Kay Ivey to Alabama residents: “We must take this storm seriously.” Stock up on supplies, prepare emergency kits. #IrmaHurricane2017
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Some local roadways congested, but overall traffic is moving well. -George Conner of AL Dept of Transportation #IrmaHurricane2017
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George Conner of AL Dept of Transportation: most up-to-date info on roadways and traffic is here: http://www.algotraffic.com #hurricaneirma2017
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AL officials have asked travelers to call 211. Connects to state services. Since Friday, they’ve received 700+ calls. #hurricaneirma2017
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Two Red Cross shelters open in Alabama. Not at capacity. State officials plan to open more shelters in stages. #hurricaneirma2017
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Winds are picking up across Central AL tonight. Stronger winds come in Monday into Tuesday morning. Now is the time to prepare! #alwx pic.twitter.com/r5vPrst6Bv -
For those still unclear about hurricane winds…
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A hazard-management team from #Minnesota camps out w’ @bham_fire on way to #Florida. Listen to/follow @WBHM for more on #Irma. Cc MN_IMT pic.twitter.com/JoIKX5Hk4m -
At the authorization of @GovernorKayIvey, the SEOC in Clanton is activated at level one, due to the potential impact of Hurricane #Irma. pic.twitter.com/nOn9zYBNJw
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Helpful tips to consider today before heavy rain and strong winds impact eastern and portions of central Alabama. pic.twitter.com/xm0ADc5Zp1 -
@zoyaroses Yes. Elmore and Montgomery were added, but not Autauga. pic.twitter.com/Tpn9zkFNfN -
AU ALERT: Classes canceled, normal ops suspended for Monday 9/11/17 due to Hurricane Irma. Monitor http://auburn.edu for updates.
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The National Weather Service in Birmingham Saturday afternoon said Hurricane Irma will affect parts of Alabama on Monday and Tuesday. The eastern portion of the state will feel the effects most, including Birmingham, Clanton, Montgomery, Troy, Eufala, Alexander City, Anniston, Gadsden, and Auburn. Those areas could see 25-40 mph winds, and wind gusts as high as 55 mph. Rainfall totals will be from 1 to 3 inches. NWS meteorologist Gerald Satterwhite said Irma is not expected to pose a tornado threat in Alabama. The National Weather Service in Birmingham covers 39 counties.
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The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a hurricane warning for counties in southeast Alabama.
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An update on expected impacts from Irma. Check back for updates through the weekend as the forecast track for Irma becomes more defined. pic.twitter.com/ThZNjI2qME -
Hurricane Warnings have been issued for Eastern Big Bend counties. Watches have been extended inland and westward. pic.twitter.com/XZ84MKaCdr
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State of Emergency expanded in Alabama
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Update from the City of Birmingham on possible shelter opening
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Governor Ivey Issues State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Irma | Governor of Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday issued a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Irma, which is expected to
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State of Alabama website with resources for Hurricane Irma evacuees
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Happening now: Mayor Bell joins the Red Cross and the Emergency Management Association to… https://www.instagram.com/p/BY0l3G3jffw/
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Irma prompts class cancellations: http://troy.today/news/irma-prompts-class-cancellations/ …
Hurricane Irma and Alabama
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